The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a branch of the Iranian military. While the Iranian Army is the Islamic Republic's traditional military, the IRGC is focused on ensuring Iran's "integrity," which is often interpreted as meeting Tehran's foreign objectives as well as safeguarding the country from foreign interference.
The IRGC is made up of five core branches: The Ground Forces, which focus on putting down internal dissent as well as projecting power abroad; the Aerospace Force, which operates aircraft, missiles, and satellites; the Navy, which uses fast attack boats for asymmetric hit-and-run tactics; the Quds Force, which focuses on military intelligence and extraterritorial operations; and the Basij, a volunteer paramilitary group.
Its current leader is Maj.-Gen. Hossein Salami.
The IRGC and the Iran-backed Houthis also celebrated the ceasefire as a success for the "Palestinian Resistance."
Iran is bolstering the capabilities of its army after the fall of the Assad regime and as it prepares for the incoming Trump administration.
The drones were also manufactured within Iran by the Iranian military, scientists, and "innovators," according to the state-run Tasnim news agency.
Iran is bracing for further attacks by Israel and the United States as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
“Our campaign says enough is enough, we need to dismantle this network or centers and make Britain and Europe and Khamenei free zone."
Iran's new Razvan drone, resembling Israel's Hero series, showcases Tehran's reverse engineering capabilities.
Behind the propaganda machine of the regime and its Western-affiliated reformist lobby lies a truth contrary to its claims of strength and resilience.
Soleimani was "a symbol and key figure in the fight against terrorists,” Masjedi said.
The Jerusalem Post interviewed Saar 6 officers who face threats from Lebanon, Gaza, Iran, and Yemen.
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